Gooey Butter Cake
Experience pure indulgence with this irresistible Gooey Butter Cake, a rich and creamy dessert that’s as decadent as it sounds! Featuring a buttery yellow cake base topped with a luscious cream cheese layer, this treat strikes the perfect balance between soft, gooey sweetness and a golden, tender crumb. Made with simple pantry staples like cake mix, cream cheese, and powdered sugar, it’s a breeze to prepare in just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you’re baking for a potluck, holiday gathering, or simply craving comfort food, this crowd-pleasing recipe is guaranteed to satisfy. Serve it as-is or dust it with powdered sugar for an extra touch of elegance. Perfectly gooey, undeniably buttery—this dessert is pure magic in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large Eggs
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup Salted butter, softened
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted unsalted butter, and 1 large egg. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the cake layer.
In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the softened salted butter, remaining 2 eggs, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth and creamy.
Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake layer in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is slightly set but still gooey.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.
Optional: Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 428.8 g | 550% | |
| Saturated Fat | 245.1 g | 1226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1589 mg | 530% | |
| Sodium | 4010 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 856.6 g | 311% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 682.9 g | ||
| Protein | 59.0 g | 118% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 845 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 982 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
